12-28-2007, 07:28 PM
Shourie writes about the "secular intellectual" whom I have called HISI - Hindu Indian Secular Intellectual.
However, I also have a new name. And to introduce that new name I will make a post that has been bubbling within me for days.
I have three graphics to illustrate my point. I tried to do this in one picture - but have not succeeded (yet)
Picture 1 is the behavior of a true liberal. When faced with Hinduism he may have something to criticise and something to praise. Similarly, when faced with Islam, he may have something to criticise and something to praise.
True Liberal:
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaltrue.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Picture 2 shows the behavior of a dhimmi liberal. Fear of Islam (Fatwas, riots, history of headchopping) makes him afraid of being critical of Islam
Picture 2
Dhimmi Liberal (Indian Secular) behavior
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaldhimmi1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Finally Picture 3, is a composite of picture 2 and shows up the behavior of the "Hindu Indian Secular Intellectual" who is actually a liberal, but also a dhimmi, and faces both Islam and Hinduism together in a mixed society.
Now islam and Hinduism have many many "opposites" Islam opposes Hinduism's liberalism, many Gods, idols, compassion for life etc. Islam also opposes any opposition. The dhimmi liberal faces a dilemma when confronted with a mix of Hindus and Islam. Criticizing Islam is a strict no-no. But even praising anything about Hinduism constitutes opposing Islam. So when the HISI/Dhimmi Liberal faces a mixed Hindu and Islamic society his easiest path is to invariably criticize Hindus or invariably praise islam. That explains our secular intellectuals to a T.
He does not have the honesty and guts to understand that he is being a pseudo-liberal and that dhimmi behavior is no longer required.
I bet my testimonials that the dhimmi liberal, on recognizing himself in these pictures will get angry and deny because of cognitive dissonance.
Picture 3
Dhimmi Liberal faced with mixed Hindu Muslim society
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaldhimmi2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
However, I also have a new name. And to introduce that new name I will make a post that has been bubbling within me for days.
I have three graphics to illustrate my point. I tried to do this in one picture - but have not succeeded (yet)
Picture 1 is the behavior of a true liberal. When faced with Hinduism he may have something to criticise and something to praise. Similarly, when faced with Islam, he may have something to criticise and something to praise.
True Liberal:
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaltrue.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Picture 2 shows the behavior of a dhimmi liberal. Fear of Islam (Fatwas, riots, history of headchopping) makes him afraid of being critical of Islam
Picture 2
Dhimmi Liberal (Indian Secular) behavior
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaldhimmi1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Finally Picture 3, is a composite of picture 2 and shows up the behavior of the "Hindu Indian Secular Intellectual" who is actually a liberal, but also a dhimmi, and faces both Islam and Hinduism together in a mixed society.
Now islam and Hinduism have many many "opposites" Islam opposes Hinduism's liberalism, many Gods, idols, compassion for life etc. Islam also opposes any opposition. The dhimmi liberal faces a dilemma when confronted with a mix of Hindus and Islam. Criticizing Islam is a strict no-no. But even praising anything about Hinduism constitutes opposing Islam. So when the HISI/Dhimmi Liberal faces a mixed Hindu and Islamic society his easiest path is to invariably criticize Hindus or invariably praise islam. That explains our secular intellectuals to a T.
He does not have the honesty and guts to understand that he is being a pseudo-liberal and that dhimmi behavior is no longer required.
I bet my testimonials that the dhimmi liberal, on recognizing himself in these pictures will get angry and deny because of cognitive dissonance.
Picture 3
Dhimmi Liberal faced with mixed Hindu Muslim society
<img src='http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/cybersurg/brf/liberaldhimmi2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />